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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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